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The Influence of Body Mass Index and Smartphone Overuse on Cervical Myofascial Pain: A Cross-sectional Study

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF JAZAN · Jan 13, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of June 22, 2025

Completed

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Materials and Methods

Study design:

This is an observational cross-sectional design will be conducted on female subjects from Applied Medical College, Jazan University, Kingdome of Saudi Arabia.

Participants:

A study will be conducted on 90 female students from Jazan University based on the following:

The study will be conducted according to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki, and registered in the clinical registry after getting the ethical approval from the Standing Committee for Scientific Research at Jazan University. The sample size is determined using G-Power software (Uni...

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Age between 19 and 26 years.
  • Participants who send at least 25 text messages or emails per day.
  • Use their smartphone to browse the Internet, and/or play games for more than one hour per day.
  • If participants score on the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAPS) \> 40 points.
  • Right dominant hand.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Any subject will be excluded from the study if they meet one or more of the following criteria:
  • Neck musculoskeletal trauma.
  • Congenital deformities.
  • Surgical or neurological disease.
  • History of neck injury, and pregnancy.

About University Of Jazan

The University of Jazan is a leading academic institution in Saudi Arabia dedicated to advancing healthcare research and education. With a strong emphasis on clinical trials, the university aims to enhance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes through innovative studies. The institution fosters collaboration between multidisciplinary teams of researchers, healthcare professionals, and students, ensuring a rigorous and ethical approach to clinical research. By leveraging its state-of-the-art facilities and expertise, the University of Jazan is committed to contributing valuable insights to the global medical community and addressing pressing health challenges.

Locations

Riyadh, Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Mohamed M. Ahmed, PHD

Study Director

University of Jazan

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported